How to Be A Prince (19 of 65)
Prince William learnt to ride as soon as he could walk and had a little pony that had been passed down through all the royal children and then progressed on to other ponies, but he was never such a natural at riding as Harry was.
William's Great-Great Uncle took his riding very seriously.
Edward was particularly active.
He was especially fond of jumping.
The first slow motion pictures ever taken of His Royal Highness show him clearing a hedge in great style.
But concerns were being raised about the safety of the Prince.
And as a steeplechase rider, a good horseman, the King competed in the most difficult races.
England demanded that he give up the dangerous sport because of falls like this.
The heir to the throne wasn't allowed to risk his life.
The Prince was forced to give up his steeplechasing.
But it had been his love of horses and sport which had helped give Edward the common touch, so beloved of princes.
Certainly every time he travelled abroad he was mobbed by adoring crowds.
It has always been the job description of a prince to fill the role of the dashing romantic hero.
There is a new star in town.
A tall 15 year old with the demure smile and his mother's looks is the very latest teenage heartthrob.
Welcome to Will mania.
He's a good looking boy isn't he?
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